Accounts Payable Specialist

CHATTANOOGA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payables Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable function with a high level of accuracy, expertise, and independence. This role requires deep knowledge of payables, strong internal controls, and the ability to proactively resolve discrepancies while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Through words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.
• Maintain agency, employee, and participants confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality may be cause for termination.
• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for all accounts payable processes.
• Process high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable transactions including invoice review, coding, approval routing, and payment execution.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, properly authorized, coded to the general ledger, and compliant with organizational policies.
• Manage vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 documentation and 1099 compliance.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve issues independently and efficiently.
• Oversee payment processes including checks, ACH, and credit cards, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Audit and process corporate credit card transactions and ensure proper expense classification.
• Maintain and monitor aged accounts payable.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries related to accounts payable, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations to improve AP processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee discount.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
• Skills and development opportunities.
• Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee.
• Basic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee.
• Primary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household.
• Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree